Never Fail Sourdough French Bread Recipe

Never Fail Sourdough French Bread Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp honey (or sugar)
2 Tbsp butter (or margarine)
1.5 c sourdough starter
2 Tbsp of salt; optional
1 cake yeast (single)
4 c (up to 6) of flour
1 c hot water

Instructions:

Mix honey (or sugar) with warm water. Cool ’til lukewarm, then add in the the yeast, 1 cup of sourdough starter, as well as one cup of flour gradually in order to stiffen the dough. Place it on a wooden kitchen board dusted with flour. Knead it for 5-8 minutes. Afterward, place it in a greased bowl; then cover with cling wrap. Let the dough rise ’til the size doubles.

Punch the dough down. Allow it again to rise (for about half an hour). Take it out of the bowl; then place it again on a board dusted with flour. Allow to sit for approximately 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

When done, form the dough into a round or long loaf – depending on your preference. You can also turn it into small rolls. Place the dough on a baking sheet (greased). Allow it to rise once more til it doubles in size.

Place the dough inside the oven and then bake for approximately 45-55 minutes (until golden). Recipe yields one big loaf or 8-12 rolls.

NOTE: You must only use wood or ceramic bowls, as well as utensils because metal would spoil the sourdough.

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